How VCs Raise Money From Investors (LPs) feat. Gale Wilkinson

Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast. Today's episode features Gale Wilkinson, founder and Managing Partner at VITALIZE, a seed fund and angel community investing in transformative WorkTech software and currently deploying capital out of a $23.4M Fund II and their 500+ member angel community. Previously founded IrishAngels, one of the largest angel groups in the world. Gale has led $70M+ in early-stage deals across 125+ portfolio companies, and she has made 50 personal angel investments. In this interview, Gale and KP delve into all-things VC and share their insights on topics such as: 00:00 Intro 03:02 The Work Tech Thesis 04:53 The Kauffman Fellowship Experience 05:47 Traits of a Great Investor 07:26 The Shift in the Venture Landscape 08:54 The Future of Venture Capital 09:46 Investment Strategy and Criteria 11:38 Lessons Learned from Fundraising 13:04 Choosing the Right Problem to Solve 18:32 The Discrepancy in Funding for Underrepresented Groups 25:28 Advice for Founders 34:53 Focus for the Future Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons. Share your thoughts on this episode. Thanks for listening! Links: Gale on X: https://twitter.com/galeforceVC VITALIZE on X: https://twitter.com/VitalizeVC VITALIZE Venture Capital: https://www.vitalize.vc/ KP on X: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP